Baby's Bag: Infant, Simplicity
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Best Baby Shower Gift You Received
Asked by J.B. from San Antonio
on October 11, 2008
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I am invited to a baby shower for a woman who's first child goes to school and after-school care with my own children. Her first son is six and she is pregnant again ...
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- I don't know how soon you need a gift, but I ran across something called a "mommy pot by gail" it is a short flower vase, perfect for the flowers that the kids pick. ...
- my standard gift to moms is a spoon, baby hangers and electrical plug covers. These are necessary items and cost maybe $10 -$12. Go to the Dollar Tree for gift wrap an...
- Okay, so I had a baby 5 months ago, and there were two really cute ideas I got, one was a blanket cake, she used cloth diapers and bought two blankets that matched our...
Need Preemie Baby Advice...
Asked by B.W. from Chicago
on December 31, 2006
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We're suddenly faced with the very real prospect of having our baby sometime between 32 and 37 weeks (possibly even sooner depending on tests -- I'm 30 weeks now and t...
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- Hi B., My thoughts are with you & your baby and wishes for a healthy delivery! My first child, Olivia (just turned 2 last Thursday) was born at 28 weeks due to pre-e...
- Well I only JUST opened your message, so I hope I'm not too late. I had pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. I think I had this (undiagnosed) for approx 3 weeks. My li...
- Hi, B.- I didn't have any pre-eclampsia or any other indicators whatsoever, but my little boy was ready to come out at 36 weeks. I was totally unprepared--had just sta...
My Baby Girl Is Coming in 3 Weeks
Asked by M.L. from Philadelphia
on August 11, 2006
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I need a name, something really nice and sweet. My top choices are maeve riley and mallory grace however my husband doesn't like them.
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- I love the name Angel I also like the name mae,aniah,saki,bethanie anne but whatever you choose will fit your lil angel i'm sure. by the way congradulations on ur up...
- My baby-girl names that I had all picked out since I was about 11 were Paige, Bridgette, & Chloe. My husband vetoed every single one of them, just like yours did. We...
- Congrats. What about Katelyn Elizabeth, Bella Grace???
Must Haves for a Mom of 2
Asked by D.M. from Tampa
on May 8, 2007
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I think I have everything covered on my baby registry but I just wanted to see if any Moms out there had any good ideas for things a mother of a 1 1/2 year old and a n...
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- Hello and happy mothers day!! I am also a mother of 2. My son is three and my daughter turns two in june so they are close as well. one thing i can suggest is simpli...
- I'm a mother of 2 girls and the "must have" item(s) I pick are: 1) Double-Stroller (I personally have a Graco Duo Glider and love it) 2) Snuglie and/or hip holder 3...
- The book, "On Becoming Babywise", sleep sacks (saved me during winter and kept me from bundling my January 3rd girl!), get a good Medela breast pump (double, either th...
Venting, Stressed & Just Want to Be a Good Mother.
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2009
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This is probably more of a vent than a question, or perhaps I'm simply looking for someone to say, "It's ok." The last 5 years of my life have been a bit drama filled....
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- Well you are having a tough time right now...If I were your friend, neighbor, or sister I would just give you a hug and tell you that these times don't last forever! ...
- The only thing your 4 year old really cares about is that he has a happy, functioning family. Moving and money issues will not affect him at this point. So don't wor...
- We moved to an area outside of Tracy from San Jose - talk about culture shock! I have had better luck making friends and playdates through this website than the local...
One Birthday Party or Two
Asked by S.J. from Mobile
on November 8, 2006
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This is planning a bit far in advance, but my son's birthday is only 2 days before my due date for the next baby to arrive. Since their birthday's will only be 2 days ...
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- My daughter was born 6 days before my sons birthday and uo too my daughters 3rd birthday and my sons 6th birthday I did them together, but now I started separtating th...
- My brother has 2 girls who's birthdays are about 20 days apart but in the same month. He has been doing their birthdays together since then were little girls. It's alw...
- My children are 5 days apart, and I wouldn't dream of doing theirs together. I do them one weekend apart. It's really not that hard to do it that way! Good luck in...
Thinking About Our Grandmas
Asked by T.N. from Albany
on February 28, 2012
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I thought about her today. She passed away about 10 years ago at the age of 92. I washed the bedding in the guest room as my oldest is coming home from college for a ...
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- I spent last Saturday shopping with my paternal grandma and my little sister! Grandma's house was cluttered like always, but she had a huge smile on her face! I woul...
- Theresa! Another reason why I love you so much!! Our Grandma's were so much alike! And I have been missing her ALOT lately!! And Yes, my mother was nothing like her!! ...
- I LOVE this post! Thank you! You've brought back so many memories!! I love this: "a good day for my mother was a day she ended with the same number of uninjured c...
How to Stop Nursing 2.5 Yr Old?
Asked by K.A. from Washington DC
on March 15, 2010
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I have a 2.5 year old son that has been nursing in the mornings and at night only since he transitioned to solid foods around 1 yr of age. I never thought that I'd st...
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- I have a 3.5 yr-old son & he nurses occasionally at nap & bedtime...I wasn't planning to nurse this long either...but I never planned to do really wean him either - I ...
- It is utterly amazing that even though you are pregnant and due in 8 weeks that you have been able to nurse still - my bet is that you aren't producing much milk for h...
- I would say if they are old enough to ask to nurse, then he's old enough to transition him - you made the right call...and he's old enough to understand change....so I...
Shop Vaccuum
Asked by V.K. from Salt Lake City
on December 17, 2008
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We have tile and berber-like (no shag/ pile) carpet. I want a vaccuum with a powerful sucker but doesn't need the brushes really - they just flip the dirt around and ...
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- We just bought a dyson -the purple animal hair version and have berber carpet in our house and just love it. We also have two dogs and the dyson is amazing!
- Bought a Dyson and love it. Well worth the money. You can check them out in Sears. Try one.
- I LOVE my Dyson! I got the purple one that picks up animal hair. It works wonders. The scary thing is that now I can see all the dirt, hair, etc. because it has a c...
Good Used Cloth Diapers
Asked by E.K. from Memphis
on March 4, 2008
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I am trying to get pregnant with my second child. I am really interested in the cloth diapers (new ones that are adjustable) Any tips or insight?
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- We use mother ease too. We are now using the same set on child number 2. They are great because they are completely adjustable, so the same set lasts you forever. G...
- Hello. I am currently a SAHM. I do alot of sewing (when I can). I make cloth diapers with velcro & also with snaps. There are TONS of choices out there. If you happ...
- E., I read some of the other responses and at the risk of sounding pushy and/or bossy, here it is: Buy FUZZI-BUNZ!!! They are just the best things in the world. Wit...
